10/2/2018

The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) and the Cleveland Research Co. recently completed a survey of restaurant operators and foodservice professionals across Ohio, representing 70 companies and more than 175 locations....

An Evening with Mike DeWine 2018

8/14/2018

ORA in the News

8/10/2018

Article by Jim Offner - The Packer

Ohio restaurant group shifts to consulting

As it approaches its 100th anniversary, the Columbus-based Ohio Restaurant Association has updated its approach to business, evolving from a traditional association to a “more contemporary consulting group,” said John Barker, president and...

Chef Jonathan Sawyer to present at #MAREXPO

8/09/2018

We’re so excited to announce that Chef Jonathon Sawyer will be presenting at the 2019 Mid-America Restaurant Expo! As a proud Clevelander, Ohio Restaurant Association member and restaurateur, Sawyer brings a wealth of experience from opening several of his own restaurants, including...

ORA/NRA Golf Classic Tees Up to be Great Success

06/26/2018

The 21st annual ORA/NRA Golf Classic was held at the New Albany Country Club on June 26. In addition to a beautiful course and amazing food, approximately 100 industry leaders gathered to celebrate a worthy cause with net proceeds from the event...

06/12/2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 12, 2018) – Restaurant and foodservice industry leaders and representatives gathered last week in Columbus to celebrate the installation of Sam Lindsley of Michael Symon Restaurants as the 90th Chairman of the Ohio Restaurant...

Ohio ProStart® Celebration of the Stars

05/08/2018

On Monday, May 7, the Ohio Restaurant Education Foundation and Ohio Prostart® hosted the annual Celebration of the Stars, which is an evening to award more than $50,000 in scholarships to high school students in culinary and restaurant management...

It's Managed Care Organization (MCO) Open Enrollment Season!

05/02/2018

Are you currently enrolled with CareWorks MCO? YES: No need to read further! Go outside and enjoy the spring sunshine, and thank you for supporting the ORA and choosing CareWorks as your MCO provider.NO: We're here to keep you on track, so read on! ...

ORA and Members Head to Washington, D.C.

04/20/2018

On April 17-18, the ORA and a group of our members traveled to Washington D.C.to collaborate with the National Restaurant Association, restaurant and foodservice industry professionals from across the U.S. and lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

SAVE THE DATE: ORA Idea Factory - June 7

04/16/2018

#OhioWorksHere Tour - Where will you see us next?

04/13/2018

DID YOU KNOW the "O" in ORA stands for OHIO?​

Sounds like a silly question, but we want to make sure everyone knows we represent the entire Buckeye state. That's why the ORA staff is kicking off the #OhioWorksHere Tour to visit all of our members...

03/19/2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Mar. 19, 2018) – The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) and Cleveland Research Company recently completed a new survey of a wide range of restaurant operators and foodservice professionals across Ohio, representing more than 125...

NEXT UP: ORA Idea Factory - April 11

03/15/2018

Want to attend?

This event is free for Ohio Restaurant Association members; there is a fee of $25.00 for non-members and $10.00 for students.Networking reception featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar immediately following the event.

JOB ALERT! Member Sales & Growth Specialist

03/12/2018

The Ohio Restaurant Association is seeking a dynamic, energetic and motivated Member Sales and Growth Specialist to join our team to help us grow our membership and propel our association to the next level of success. ​Click here to apply...

ORA Town Hall - March 7, 2018

03/09/2018

On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, the Ohio Restaurant Association held it's first Town Hall of the year with A+ speakers, including Ohio Democratic & Republican Party Chairs, David Pepper and Jane Timken, Greater Cleveland Partnership President & CEO Joe ...

2018 Ohio ProStart® Invitational

02/28/2018

The 16th annual Ohio ProStart® Invitational, sponsored by Gordon Food Service, and the 2nd Burger Battle, sponsored by the Ohio Beef Council, will was held on Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25 at the Crowne Plaza at 6500 Doubletree...